Exodus 2:1-10
Courage

Jochebed. Do you know the name? Well, if you have ever faced the darkest, most terrifying crisis in your life and felt paralyzed, then on this Mother's Day, remember this name.

Luke 10:38-42
Love is Spelled T-I-M-E

We often fail to love God not from lack of belief or knowledge, but lack of time. Life gets busy and we just don't give God the time of day. Jesus warns us the fruits of such a life is disaster.

Luke 16:19-31
Hell: Always Regretting, Never Repenting

Hell, a subject no one wants to talk about, but which Jesus talked of more than even Heaven. Read again this unforgettable story from Jesus.​

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Luke 4:1-13
Temptation: It's All Good (Part 2)

When you are tempted by Satan to do what you know to be wrong, even destructive to yourself and others you love, what is always missing in his temptation?

Luke 3:1-14
The Bad in the Good News

If you had not heard God's voice in a long time, what would you hope to hear first? Words of love, hope, or comfort? The Good News, however amazing it is, does not start that good...

Luke 10:25-37
The Things in the Bible
That Bother You

Jesus' meeting with the religious expert can be described in Mark Twain's words, “It’s not the things in the Bible I don’t understand that bother me, it’s the things I do understand that bother me.”

Mark 4:1-20
Weed & Feed

Jesus says there are three things in this world that compete against Him for your heart. Your fulfillment and fruitfulness are at stake. So which is winning your heart today?

Luke 22:7-23

How Do You Handle

a Betrayer?

Jesus is our Passover Lamb. He was sacrificed for our sins, our betrayal. How he dealt with betrayers will shock you, but also give you a glimpse into the immense, amazing love of God.

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Joshua 5:13-15

Take Off Your Shoes!

Before an important event or personal crisis, what do you do? If God were to meet you at this crisis moment, what do you think his first words to you would be? You may be surprised.

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Genesis 18:1-15​

A Friend of God

In the Old Testament, did you know only Abraham was called a 'friend of God'? What does it mean to be a friend of God? Are you a friend of God?

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Luke 5:12-16

A Fearful Disease &

The Lord's Touch

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A disease pandemic. Quarantine. Social distancing. Excluded from community. We are not the only ones who have experienced this. See how Jesus handled such fearful times.

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Ephesians 2:1-10

The Good, the Bad, and

the Ugly

Are we by nature, from birth morally good, neutral or sinful? How does one become good or righteous in relation to God?  Also, does not the wrath of God contradict the belief in a loving God?

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Mark 1:1

The Gospel: A Declaration of War

The Gospel is a declaration of war!  Did you know that?  Study how Mark's opening verse was an immediate threat to all reigning powers and a danger to all followers of Jesus Christ.

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James 5:13-16

If You are in Trouble,

Happy, or Sick...

What do you do when you get in trouble or become sick?  What do you do when you are happy?  James shares God's wisdom for each circumstance.

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Luke 19:1-10

Embarrassing Yourself

For Christ

To what lengths would you go to get close to Jesus?  Would a sinful past, physical limitation, or public embarrassment hold you back?  If so, consider the tax collector Zacchaeus.

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James 4:1-3  Why is There Evil in the World?

Why does evil exist?  Is evil learned and thus a social construct?  Does evil originate from organizations like the government, corporations, police, or 'the system'?  Discover the Bible's clear and devastating answer.

James 3:1  Teaching the Word of God--A Warning

Teaching the Word of God is one of immense privilege and honor.  However, James gives a necessary warning.

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Luke 23:32-43
Between Two Voices

Who you listen to determines how you live, here and now, and your destiny in the hereafter. Suspended between life and death, a condemned man hears two different voices.

Matthew 22:34-40
Love Has an Object and
a Priority

What is the meaning of life? What is the most important thing in life? What is my purpose for living? Jesus answered all these questions in one verb.

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Malachi 3:6-12
Stealing from God

If stealing is a crime with harsh consequences, what are the  consequences when you steal from God? Can a person rob God? How?

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Luke 4:1-13
How to Overcome Destructive Temptation

Do you know how Satan and evil spirits tempt you? It’s predictable. Come and learn how Jesus overcame the Enemies’ attempts to discourage and destroy.

Mark 5:21-43  What Catches Jesus' Attention
 

When you meet people, what catches your attention? Is it their physical looks, intelligence, achievements, title, or wealth? Do you know what catches Jesus’ attention, every time?

Mark 4:35-41
Which is Greater,
the Storm or Your Faith?

Jesus is the Lord of all storms. The real question is whether you can be the lord of your storm.

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Mark 4:1-20
How Do Thorns & Weeds Compete Against Flowers & Crops?

Jesus declares there is competition for space in your heart. What wins out brings multiplied blessing or multiplied misery. So what or who is winning that space in your heart?

Luke 12:49-53

The Gospel of Division

Jesus is the Prince of Peace. Yet, here Jesus declares himself not the source of peace, but of division. When does division ever reflect the will and purposes of God in our lives?​

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Joshua 4:1-24

Memorial Stones:

So You Never Forget

Do you ever question God's purpose for your life, His love for you, or His power to help you through a difficult crisis or overcome a fearful obstacle? See how God wants to remind you.

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Joshua 2:1-24

The Lesser of Two Evils

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What do you do when you apparently must lie or deceive to save a life?  How do you handle situations where you seemingly must choose to do wrong to accomplish a right?

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Matthew 1:18-25

The Scandal & Embarrassment of Christmas

How do you handle drastic life change, accompanied with loss of your good name even to the point of scandal and embarrassment?  Find out how Mary and Joseph did.

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Acts 8:24-40

An Ethiopian's Long Journey for Truth

How serious are you about knowing the truth? How far would you go? How much would you risk losing? Join the inspiring journey of the Ethiopian Eunuch.

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Matthew 9:14-17

Out with the Old,

In with the New

Can you simply add Christianity to your old life? Hear Jesus as he paints a couple of word pictures to describe the disaster of such a thought.

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James 5:12

Let Your Yes be Yes and

Your No be No

What's wrong with making promises?  Everything, James says, if you want to live a life of integrity where your word is your bond.

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James 4:13-17

My Will Be Done

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Jesus' life was defined by His prayer to the Father, 'Not my will, but yours be done'.  When you make plans, do you seek God's will be done or my will be done?

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James 3:13-18 What is the Difference Between Wisdom

& Knowledge?

In our age of information overload and manipulation, is there a difference between wisdom and knowledge?

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Matthew 5:14-16

Mother's Day--A Lighthouse

As the 'Light of the World', Jesus calls His followers to be the 'light of the world' for others. A lighthouse wonderfully describes a godly mother.

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Luke 13:31-35
Love Rejected, Repeatedly

What happens when you reject God’s love, repeatedly? Jesus' lament gives you a glimpse into God’s heart and a warning of the disastrous consequences.

Luke 9:51-56
Rejected, Revenge &
Rebuke

When someone rejects you or slanders you, how do you respond? Will the pain cause you to seek active or silent revenge? In that fragile moment, can you receive or hear Jesus' rebuke?​

Luke 4:1-13
Tempted to the Core
(Part 3)

When are you most tempted? What causes you to be most vulnerable to do wrong or doubt God? Do you know? Satan does.

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Luke 3:21-38
Meeting God in the
Every Day

Where can you experience God?  Jesus reveals to us you can experience the profound, amazing presence and favor of God in the simple and the mundane of the every day.

Luke 5:27-32
The Radical Call of Jesus
 

Jesus neither begs nor bargains with you, but calls you to follow him. Check out Levi's inspiring response to Jesus' radical call.

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Mark 4:21-25
How Bright are You?

If you follow Jesus, He declares you will become a light in a dark world? Light is welcomed to those in the dark seeking sight, but not to those who don't want their actions or motives revealed.

Mark 4:1-20

What Type of Soil Represents Your Heart?

How's your heart? Jesus says the condition of your heart determines whether you can receive Good News and truths that set you free. Come and take a check up on your heart.

John 14:15-27

On What Do You

Base Your Identity?

What do you base your identity on? Is it work, your looks, your titles, or who you know? See how Jesus ties identity to Him with love and obedience.

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Joshua 3:1-6

Immanuel -- The Ark of the Covenant

The Gospel proclaimed that in Jesus, God is With Us, Immanuel. But that is not a New Testament​ revelation, it's actually pictured and enacted right here, through the Ark of the Covenant.

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Joshua 1:1-18

God En-Courages Those From Whom He Commands Courage

If you are going to follow God, He commands you to be strong and courageous. Thankfully, God always en-courages us so we may have courage. Learn from Joshua.

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Luke 9:57-62

The Call, the Cost & the Excuses

To follow Jesus is not accomplished by earning it, but by counting the cost, prioritizing Him above all else, and never looking back. Come and see how three persons responded to Jesus' call.

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Luke 3:1-20  How the Gospel impacts both the  Private and Political

Is religion only a private affair?  Not if you believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Learn from John the Baptist as he models personal holiness and political courage.

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James 5:13-18

The Power of Prayer

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Today, what will be the most powerful thing you will do?  Think of all the things you will do and can do.  James says the most powerful thing you can do today is this--pray!  Come and see why.​

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James 5:1-6

The Moral Freefall

of Worldly Wealth

Is wealth a gift or a curse?  What happens when we seek the gift of wealth without the Giver of wealth? James describes the sudden, moral free-fall.

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Luke 18:15-17  What Do

Jesus People Look Like?

Surprise!

How do Kingdom people, Jesus People, act or relate to each other?  Jesus says if you want to know, you will have to not grow up, but grow down.

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James 3:2-12  Can You

Tame Your Tongue?

Humanity has been able to tame every animal on earth. However, James says there remains one beast no man or woman, in their own power, has been able to tame--the beast of the tongue!

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